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LOT 1860
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
1 3/4 in. (90 grams, 43 mm).
Composed of variously-sized crystals; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1860
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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